cultuurwetenschappen
Syllables
cul-tuur-we-ten-schap-pen
Pronunciation
/kʏlˈtuːrʋɛtənʃapən/
Stress
010000
Morphemes
cultuur, wetenschap + -en
The word 'cultuurwetenschappen' is a compound noun divided into six syllables: cul-tuur-we-ten-schap-pen. Stress falls on 'wetenschap'. The syllabification follows Dutch rules prioritizing open syllables and maintaining consonant clusters. It consists of two roots ('cultuur' and 'wetenschap') and a plural suffix ('-en').
Definitions
- 1
The study of culture, encompassing its various aspects like history, art, and social structures.
Culture sciences, cultural studies
“Zij studeert cultuurwetenschappen aan de universiteit.”
“De faculteit cultuurwetenschappen is erg populair.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('wetenschap').
Syllables
cul — Open syllable, onset consonant /k/, vowel /ʏ/, coda null.. tuur — Open syllable, onset consonant /t/, vowel /uː/, coda /r/.. we — Open syllable, onset consonant /ʋ/, vowel /ɛ/, coda null.. ten — Closed syllable, onset consonant /t/, vowel /ə/, coda /n/.. schap — Closed syllable, onset consonant cluster /ʃ/, vowel /a/, coda /p/.. pen — Closed syllable, onset consonant /p/, vowel /ə/, coda /n/.
Word Parts
Onset Maximization
Consonant clusters are kept together as onsets whenever possible (e.g., 'sch').
Vowel Peak Principle
Each syllable must have a vowel peak.
Penultimate Stress
Stress falls on the penultimate syllable.
Avoidance of Single-Letter Syllables
Dutch generally avoids syllables consisting of only a single consonant or vowel.
- The compound nature of the word requires careful consideration of the boundaries between the roots.
- Regional variations in pronunciation might affect the precise realization of vowels, but not the core syllabification.
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